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Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.


The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.

Inauguration of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin explained that today, in addition to its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The opening (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of visitors across Israel as well as across the globe."

Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism as well as in creating new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo I invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

נווה פריצקי Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the vision to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike paths in the city and the ones that will be laid throughout the city's neighborhoods to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also encouraging the green transportation revolution in the capital city."

In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, sophisticated security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current work. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all season.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki

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